Show Stable Artisans: In The Spotlight
The Official Blog of the Equestrian Jeweler
Some horses are just born to jump. Others take a while to warm up to the idea, but once they discover the joy of jumping, there's no stopping them: every fence, hedge, or nearby obstacle inspires them to leave Earth for a moment and fly. That being said, we don't necessarily recommend offering yourself up as the obstacle! You have to wonder who the guy in the center ticked off to draw that … [Read more...]
There's something about the outside of a horse that's good for the inside of a man. That's not news for horse lovers of any gender, really, but it's nice to see the concept in action. This CNN story provides a great example of the healing power of horses. Prison inmates in New Mexico are learning the value of hard work, compassion, and patience as they train mustangs captured by the BLM for … [Read more...]
Do you have a $22,000 dollar trailer to pull behind your $2,000 pick up truck? If you answered yes -- or laughed because that hit just a little too close to home -- chances are you're a horse person. Of course, there are other tell tale signs that you've got horse fever. We've collected the top ten to give you a smile -- and we want to hear your favorites, too! You Know You're A Horse … [Read more...]
On the news this morning, a man described the actions of his organization as being 'driven by the hoofprints of history'. Setting aside the politics entirely, you've got to wonder about the hoofprints of history. Somewhere, does Man O' War's hoofprint still endure, trapped in slow-standing mud and dried for all eternity? What about Kelso? Seabiscuit? Brown Beauty, who Paul Revere rode on his … [Read more...]
Ready for a shocking bit of news? There's only 122 shopping days until Christmas! That sounds like a lot of time -- until you realize that those days are filled with back to school season and Halloween and Thanksgiving and everything that happens at this time of year at work and then of course everything you're involved with with the horses and the kids...before you know it, it's six thirty pm … [Read more...]
Did you hear us squealing with joy from where you are? We couldn't help it -- when we heard that the French fashion house is partnering with Pierre Hardy to launch a new equestrian themed collection it was just too exciting! We haven't seen the pictures yet, but the line is purported to include a whip-shaped diamond necklace and the horse-hoof-inspired rose gold and black jade Centaure … [Read more...]
There's no doubt about it: silver horse jewelry is one of the hottest picks for the spring. But don't make the mistake of thinking this is just the latest 'new thing' -- silver has long been a favorite metal: it is mentioned in the earliest books of the Bible and turns up in archeological digs from civilizations long buried. We've been using silver for forever and a day to craft beautiful, … [Read more...]
Quality always shows! You can tell when you're looking at a new foal: the quick feet of the colt, the fine line of the filly, clearly identifying the finest points of thier sire and dam. And you can tell when you're looking at jewelry. Now, it's no secret that we at Show Stable Artisans have a certain fondness for Estate and Antique Horse Jewelry. There's something almost otherworldly and … [Read more...]
The latest trend in the jewelry world is for what some are calling 'narrative pieces'. These are pieces of jewelry -- pendants, bracelets, necklaces, and especially charms -- that come with a story. Jane Seymour's eloquent tale of her mother's advice to always keep your heart open led her to design a pendant that's become remarkably popular. But you don't have to be a jewelry designer to … [Read more...]
Seen on fashionable wrists everywhere this season, sleek, slender cuff bracelets are the accessory of choice for those who favor an elegant, polished look. What could be simpler than a cuff? The beauty of this piece rests in the quality of the materials used -- in this case, sterling silver -- the measured grace, and the intricate detailing. Look at the horse's head. You can almost see … [Read more...]
Here's your chance to win a super stylish sterling silver watch chain
pendant necklace with these three chunky charms! A great piece of
equestrian jewelry for any horse lover!.
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